BERLIN, Dec 9- German exports rebounded by less than expected in October, dampening hopes that trade will make a significant contribution to a predicted expansion in Europe's biggest economy in the final quarter of this year. "Looking ahead, however, the latest weakness of the pound sterling and possible protectionist policies under the new president in the U.S....

BERLIN— Germany's central bank has increased its growth forecast this year and next for the country's economy, Europe's biggest. The Bundesbank said Friday that it expects gross domestic product to rise 1.8 percent in both 2016 and 2017. Bank chief Jens Weidmann said: "Its main driver is buoyant domestic demand, which is being bolstered by the favorable...

BERLIN, Dec 9- German exports rebounded by less than expected in October, dampening hopes that trade will make a significant contribution to a predicted expansion in Europe's biggest economy in the final quarter of this year. "Looking ahead, however, the latest weakness of the pound sterling and possible protectionist policies under the new president in the U.S....

BERLIN, Dec 9- German exports rebounded by less than expected in October, dampening hopes that trade will make a significant contribution to a predicted expansion in Europe's biggest economy in the final quarter of this year. "Looking ahead, however, the latest weakness of the pound sterling and possible protectionist policies under the new president in the U.S....

*China Nov producer prices rise at fastest pace since Oct 2011. BEIJING, Dec 9- China's producer prices rose at the fastest pace in more than five years in November as prices of coal, steel and other building materials soared, boosting industrial profits and giving firms more cash flow to pay off mountains of debt. The stronger-than-expected 3.3 percent surge in...

Delta Air Lines is rolling out new free snacks for customers in the main cabin, including brand-name yogurt bars and pretzels. The menu move comes about a year after United Airlines brought back free snacks by offering noshes like stroopwafels— a gooey Dutch confection— and better coffee. Delta also is testing free sandwiches and other meals in economy on some...